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Prolific Collective

The Prolific Collective is comprised of the Åurora and Årk programs with fundamental missions of achieving greatness in filmmaking, acting, and directing.

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Åurora Program

The Åurora Program is a collective of award-winning directors, Prolific Artists students, established independent filmmakers, writers and Prolific Artists faculty, with the sole mission of producing a top-tier festival worthy feature-length film. The Program is classified as the steppingstone for the actor’s future. It is destined for artists with a powerful voice and rebellious uncontainable Oscar Qualifying acting talent. Our mission is for our students to take full control of their future, by collaborating, producing and acting in the most innovative and powerfully performed film they can create; thus being recognized by Sundance, Cannes, Berlin and/or Venice film festivals.

Årk Program

The Årk Program follows the same core mission as the Åurora Program, however it differs in the complexity and challenge of producing and acting duties. The Årk Program’s priority is to introduce students to high end producing and filmmaking experiences by having them produce and act in an award-worthy short film in order to qualify and prepare for the Åurora Program. The film must be recognized by a top-tier film festival. The Program serves as an instrument for the actor’s creativity and is destined for actors with a powerful vision and disciplined goals.

❝ You can’t shine if you have two lines as a bus driver. You can only shine if you’re included in the narrative, and narratives start when you put pen to paper and you use your imagination. You just tell a story. That’s all you do. You tell a story. You don’t put any boundaries on it. It’s infinite and that’s the only way we can do what we do is that people use their imaginations so that we can lead and be included in it. ❞

-VIOLA DAVIS

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS

The Åurora & Årk Programs are designed to nurture emerging actors into creating success for themselves. An actor waiting to be cast in a Television Series, Successful Independent Film, or Hollywood Picture can be waiting for quite some time and for some, a lifetime. With the Prolific Collective, actors are now given the opportunity to produce their ideal script with an award-winning director, award-winning crew and funds granted by Prolific Artists.

After an actor takes part in a small role on TV or Film, a career is not built, nor is the actor genuinely wanted by the industry. The goal of most actors, is to be a working actor. Both financially and artistically. However, with the current world we now live in, standing out is rather challenging. Taking full control of your roles and getting the needed recognition is difficult. As Sidney Poitier once said to an unknown up and coming Denzel Washington, “The first two, three or four films you make, will dictate where your career will go. It will paint a picture of the kind of actor you are, and you will be perceived accordingly”.

The Åurora Program at Prolific Artists would like to grant guidance of how you are perceived, where your career goes and the kind of actor you become. Prolific Artists stands committed to bringing the lead actors of a feature film and the film itself recognition at international Top-Tier Festivals.

The low budget independent film “Winter’s Bone” was nominated for 4 Academy Awards and was the film that brought recognition, world fame, and awards to Jennifer Lawrence. At the time of casting, Jennifer was an unknown actress, but after having shined in a lead role, it brought her the much desired success she needed for her career. Granted however, her artistry, genius and talent were already at a stage for an Oscar, but with the right script, the right director, the right cinematographer and the right editor, success was created and destined. Likewise, the heart wrenching film “Fruitvale Station” starring A-lister Michael B. Jordan, was the film that brought then unknown actor Michael B. Jordan Hollywood stardom. Michael ended up winning an extensive amount of best actor awards. The film was made on a mere $710k shooting budget in 2011, won the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Award at Sundance Film Festival, won Un Certain Regard and Golden Camera Award at Cannes Film Festival, won an Independent Spirit Award and more. For this reason, Prolific Artists demands that certain requirements are fully met before we can engage, guide and prepare you and your team for the journey of producing and acting in a festival-worthy feature film. As one of our students puts it, “the only thing standing between you and a best-actor award at Sundance is a great script and a great director”.

The Åurora Program is only open to current registered and former students at Prolific Artists. Nevertheless, the Årk Short Film Program is open to everyone. The year-long programs are designed to nurture actor/producers with project-specific support through the Prolific Collective, Audacity Innovative, and Interline Relations PR. Finding our students scripts, directors and crew, Prolific Artists grants up to $20,000 in equity financing and/or production services. We also grant year-round mentorship from one industry mentor and ongoing support from Prolific Artists founder Cristhian Andrews. The Program is not only designed to create success for the actors, but also hone emerging actor/producers’ creative instincts and evolve their communicating and problem-solving skills at all stages of their next feature film project.

GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS

All Årk & Åurora Program films will receive direct introduction and referrals to award-winning directors. Prolific Artists will be in charge of contracting and securing an award-winning script, an ideal award-winning director for each film as well as an award-winning main crew (Director of Photography, Editor, Production Designer & Composer). Prolific Artists will be granting guidance for the production process and sometimes for the creative process shall the production need it. Some films may receive grants of up to $20,000 each depending on numerous factors that contribute to the outcome of the film’s success. Aside from grants, films may also receive pre-production, production or post-production services that equal anywhere from $5,000 to $30,000. Special mentorship offered to the film’s main producers is granted through out the production of the film. Mentors vary and are selected based on numerous factors on a per application basis.

SCREENING, PREMIERES & AWARD CEREMONY

All completed films are privately screened in a midtown theater for participating actor/producers and crew, as well as all students courtesy of Prolific Artists. Actors are encouraged to invite guests to the private premiere. Occasionally, some industry members will and may attend depending on numerous factors on the films we are screening. Keep in mind, some film festivals have World Premiere and North American Premiere requirements, therefore an abundant amount of press or publicity must not be done, other than private Facebook and email invites.

At the premiere, renowned faculty members and founder Cristhian Andrews will be present. Their presence will mostly be for judging and selecting the top films for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director & Best Script Nominations at Prolific Artists. A total of 7 Prolific Statutes will be handed at a later awards ceremony in Tribeca. Prolific Artists is currently in progress of being accepted by IMDb as an Award Ceremony. The nominations and wins for those nominated and winning actors will appropriately show on actor’s IMDb profiles.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ÅURORA PROGRAM:

A.) Actors must have acted in or produced a festival recognized short film with the Årk Program or independently elsewhere. Only Oscar-Qualifying Festivals are considered “recognized” by the Åurora Program. The list of festivals can be found here.

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B.) Actors must have produced a feature-length narrative or documentary film, but no more than three narrative features total as lead creative producer. This does not include co-associate, or executive producer credits. The feature film must have been recognized at ANY national or international festival with the festival having at least 6 consecutive years of operating.

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C.) Actors can gather an external producing team outside of Prolific Artists and have at least two producers fulfill letter A or B of the requirements.

Actors may not be the writer or director of a submitted project. Only under extraordinary circumstances will the Åurora Program waive this requirement; such as the script being exceptionally strong or accepted as a semi finalist in the Academy Nicholls Screenwriting Competition. Prolific Artists will also waive this requirement shall an actor show sufficient work and talent with previous directorial work.

Actors must have at least 2 students from Prolific Artists on board as producers for their film.

Prolific Artists will be providing several scripts for their director and producers to consider. However, Actors may hold a completed final script ready to produce to be considered in the program. In this case we ask that you submit the first sixteen (16) pages to us in order for your production to qualify for director referrals, our production grants and guidance. The screenwriter(s) must be aware of your submission of their script.

Actors must be currently enrolled or be former students of Prolific Artists in either New York, Los Angeles or London.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ÅRK PROGRAM:

A.) Actors must have acted in, written or produced a short film that has been recognized at ANY national or international festival with the festival having at least 3 consecutive years of operating.

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B.) Actors must have shown strong interest and high work ethic in class.

Actors may be the writer but NOT the director of a submitted project. Only under extraordinary circumstances will the Årk Program waive this requirement, such as the script being exceptionally strong or selected as a finalist at any national screenwriting competition. Prolific Artists will also waive this requirement shall an actor show sufficient work and talent with previous directorial work.

Actors must have at least 2 students from Prolific Artists on board as producers for their film.

Prolific Artists will be providing several scripts for their director and producers to consider. However, Actors may hold a completed final script ready to produce to be considered in the program. In this case we ask that you submit the first five (5) pages to us in order for your production to qualify for director referrals, our production grants and guidance. The screenwriter(s) must be aware of your submission of their script.

Actors must be currently enrolled or be former students of Prolific Artists in either New York, Los Angeles or London.

ÅURORA PROGRAM DISCLAIMER:

Should you be selected to participate in the Åurora Program (feature films only), you will be asked to continue the spirit of giving back. Since securing funding for Prolific Collective’s programs is a consistent challenge, we request that Åurora participants whose projects are being produced, contribute to the Prolific Collective’s infrastructure to support new generations of emerging Åurora actors. Projects supported by Prolific Artists are asked to contribute half of one percent (0.5%) of their production budget calculated after the first $250,000 thousand dollars (e.g. if your film is produced for $260,000+, the fee due to Prolific Collective would be $1,300 but only after the $250,000 mark). Additionally, Åurora & Årk Alumni are asked to recognize the Prolific Collective with the credit block, “Developed with the assistance and support of Prolific Artists Åurora Program.” Any revenue that is designated to the Prolific Collective is allocated to the Åurora Program and distributed annually on a per project basis to provide critical support for Åurora Program entrants. Your ability to give back makes a difference.

APPLICATION PROCESS

ÅURORA PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS

What you need to provide in order to be considered for the Åurora Program:

CONTACT INFO We will use the email address you provide to correspond with you moving forward. Please make sure contact@prolificartists.cois cleared in your spam filter.

3 QUESTIONS You will be asked to answer a series of 3 questions that will allow us to better understand your point of view as a producer and also why you want to make the project you are applying with. (500 word maximum each)

1.) What is your strategy for moving forward with production and how would you persuade a potential investor/collaborator/supporter that your film matters and has an audience?

2.) What skills and experiences do you bring to the task of producing – from life, education and hands-on experience, that will facilitate the financing, production and successful completion of the film? Tell us something about your background and values as they relate to your desire to produce your film.

3.) What creative and logistical challenges may your project present, relating to the development of the screenplay and realization into a film, that you plan to overcome and how will you overcome them?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease submit a vimeo link of the short film (you acted in or produced or your producers produced) that was recognized at a film festival along with an email screenshot of your acceptance into said festival. The festival’s press release of your film is also acceptable. Lastly, please describe your personal connection to the material, why you are passionate about this particular story and the impact you hope to have on audiences. (500 word maximum)

APPLICATION FEE of $40

ÅRK PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS

What you need to provide in order to be considered for the Årk Program:

CONTACT INFO We will use the email address you provide to correspond with you moving forward. Please make sure contact@prolificartists.co is cleared in your spam filter.

LOGLINE If your team is submitting a script please provide a logline. (75 word maximum)

SYNOPSIS If your team is submitting a script please provide a synopsis. (750 word maximum)

3 QUESTIONSYou will be asked to answer a series of 3 questions that will allow us to better understand your point of view as a producer and also why you want to make the project you are applying with. (500 word maximum each)

1.) What is your strategy for moving forward with production and how would you persuade a potential investor/collaborator/supporter that your film matters and has an audience?

2.) What skills and experiences do you bring to the task of producing – from life, education and hands-on experience, that will facilitate the financing, production and successful completion of the film? Tell us something about your background and values as they relate to your desire to produce your film.

3.) What creative and logistical challenges does your project present, relating to the development of the screenplay and realization into a film, that you plan to overcome and how will you overcome them?

FIRST 5Pages of the script are required in order to be considered. No full scripts needed at this stage of the application process. Please submit in PDF formats only.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease submit a vimeo link of the short film that was recognized at a film festival along with an email screenshot of your acceptance into said festival. The festival’s press release of your film is also acceptable. Lastly, please describe your personal connection to the material, why you are passionate about this particular story and the impact you hope to have on audiences. (500 word maximum)

APPLICATION FEE of $20

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